Process Engineer 2

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Tualatin, OR, USA
In-Office
Junior
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports SEM laboratory operations by translating sample requirements into process instructions, troubleshooting quality and productivity issues, analyzing microscopy and production data, researching advanced sample-processing techniques, training technicians, and recommending process or equipment improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
The group you’ll be a part of
The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing high-quality microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Through technical development and continuous improvement, we solve difficult analysis problems and improve efficiency to increase our throughput and reduce our time to data.
The impact you’ll make
As a Process Engineer in the SEM Lab, you will support our team by working closely with Lam's process groups to understand the sample requirements and translating those into specific process directions to enable SEM Lab technicians to achieve consistent quality and faster throughput. You will help troubleshoot quality issues within the team and conduct research to advance our understanding and techniques to enable more effective processing of samples.
What you’ll do
  • Communicate with process groups to gather information needed for sample processing.
  • Develop work instructions to provide technicians with guidance and direction for new sample types.
  • Investigate causes of variance in lab output related to quality and productivity.
  • Perform data analysis on scanning electron micrographs, as well as lab production data.
  • Research techniques and technologies to enable advanced sample production and increase productivity.
  • Train technicians on microscopy techniques to improve their quality and productivity.
  • Generate proposals and recommendations with business justification for changes in lab techniques or equipment.
Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics.
  • This is a graduate eligible role.
Preferred qualifications
  • Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
  • Familiarity with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tools and techniques.
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Demonstrated professional communication skills.
  • Experience providing training in a technical field.
Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

 

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

 

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience
  • Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
  • Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques
  • Familiarity with Scanning Electron Microscopy and Focused Ion Beam tools and techniques
  • Understanding of Statistical Process Control and/or Design of Experiments
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
  • Professional communication skills
  • Experience providing training in a technical field

Lam Research Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lam Research Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Lam Research Corporation.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 16 weeks fully paid for all new parents, with birth mothers averaging about 26 weeks total; adoption assistance and subsidized backup childcare are also included. These programs are consistently highlighted as standout elements of the package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical options span PPO, CDHP, and HMO choices with company HSA funding, alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage quality and breadth are emphasized, supported by wellbeing resources such as an EAP.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An ESPP with a discount and look-back/reset features is highlighted, and many technical roles include RSUs and bonuses that lift total compensation. These equity mechanisms are frequently cited as meaningful components of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
12,447 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. The world's leading companies trust us as their valued partner because we bring together technology leadership, a strong values-based culture, and an unwavering commitment to prove our customers’ next big breakthrough. Our impact on the world can be seen all around us, as nearly every advanced chip today is built with our technology. Through collaboration, precision, and our commitment to delivery, we are transforming atomic-scale engineering and driving semiconductor breakthroughs that define the next generation. Lam Research Social Media Guidelines: By using or accessing this page, you agree to comply with LinkedIn’s Terms and Conditions. While we welcome participation and engagement, it is important to note that postings and/or comments by followers to Lam’s LinkedIn page do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lam, nor does Lam confirm their accuracy. We expect that participants post content and commentary that is both relevant and respectful to this community as a whole. Lam reserves the right to remove any posts and/or comments that do not adhere to our guidelines and to block anyone who violates them repeatedly. Specifically, we do not tolerate these kinds of posts: • Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence • Hateful in language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality or political beliefs • Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful • Violations of any intellectual property rights • Spamming in nature • Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations • Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site) View Lam’s Online Privacy Notice Summary : https://www.lamresearch.com/privacy/

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